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Herbers Family History

Herbers Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: patronymic from Herbert. It is found mainly in Lower Saxony and across the Dutch border.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herbers family from?

You can see how Herbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herbers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Herbers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Herbers families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herbers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herbers families in 1891.
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What did your Herbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herbers. 100% of Herbers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herbers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 335 immigration records available for the last name Herbers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 453 military records available for the last name Herbers. For the veterans among your Herbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herbers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Herbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herbers in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herbers ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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